Monday, March 24, 2014

Rousing Wildlife at Bhitarkanika Sanctuary, Orissa

When we are talking about wildlife, India holds
the record of providing one of the best experiences of knowing the wildlife so
closely. The country has many Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks. Most of
the states like Orissa, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Tamil Nadu,
Chattisgarh, etc. persuade the travellers to visit and investigate the deep
secrets of their dense jungle. Indian government has also established many
parks and sanctuaries to protect the affluence and diversity of the unique
fauna. One must visit these parks to explore the uniqueness of these wild
beasts.

Bhitarkanika Wildlife Santuary

Orissa is located in the East India and is a
coastal region. The place is known to have an excellent wildlife and rich flora
and fauna. Apart from the striking wildlife in various wildlife sanctuaries and
national parks, the state also has distinct wildlife in its different tribal
belts. That is why; there is not any question that the place is famous for the
wildlife lovers. The different famous parks and wildlife sanctuaries in Orissa
are Bhitarkanika, Nandankanan, Balpakram, Simlipal, Chilika, Kotgarh,
Baisipalli and Sunabeda, etc.

Crocodile Enjoying In Water

Salt Water Crocodile in Bhitarkanika

The Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary is mainly
famous for the huge crocodiles and Olive Ridley Turtles. It is situated on the
mouth of Mahanadi River has a number of salt water crocodiles, and water monitor
lizards. This land of lush green mangroves, ominous estuarine crocodiles,
migratory birds and turtles, twisty water bodies, calm environment troubled by
the chirping of birds is divided into three main regions, named as The
Bhitarkanika National Park, The Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and The
Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary. All these three areas are so spell bound that they
invite their admirers from all places to gather the abundant and unique
features which will act as the food for exploration.

A Natural Mangrove In Bhitarkanika Sanctuary

It is the second largest
Mangrove Eco system of India and spread over about 625 km of the area. The 55
different types of mangroves are the collection of Bamboo, Teak, Sal, Babul,
Zizphus, Palas and many others, which serves as a home to the migratory birds
coming from Central Asia and Europe. The other birds which can be seen here are
the famous different eight varieties of Kingfisher, White Bellied Sea Eagle,
Sea Gull, Waders, Woodpecker, Brahmany Ducks, Hornbill and Bar Headed Geese,
etc.

Black Capped Kingfisher

It is a prime location for the giant salt water
crocodile and serves as the appropriate breeding location for them as well as
for the turtles. Every year, about seven million Olive Ridley Sea Turtles come
at the Gahirmatha Beach from South America, on the coast of Bay of Bengal, and
lay more than 60 million eggs. You can also spot the very rare white crocodile
at Dangamala.

Olive
Ridley Sea Turtles

The fauna of the park includes Leopards, Wild Dogs, Chinkara,
Wild Boar, Flying Fox, Hyena, Bear and Blue Bull, etc. This place is an
excellent ecological, biological and geomorphologic site due to its water
bodies, backwaters and mud flats, etc. and considered to be as the best
camping, trekking and picnic spot.

Hyena

You can reach the place via motorboats as it is
the only means of transportation to the island, and it is altogether a
different fun. Watching these wonderful creatures in their natural pristine
habitat is a new way of developing the ultimate fun. The park provides you the
lodges and rest houses at Dangmal, Gupti and Ekakula for accommodation. The
best time to visit the sanctuary is from November to February.You can take information about wildlife tour from here:http://www.wildlife-travel-india.com/plan-your-trip.html